CEDIA Expo Coverage – Day 1

DENVER, CO – The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) Expo is an annual industry tradeshow that showcases the latest in residential electronic systems including A/V gear and home automation products. CEDIA Expo also provides a campus style environment where experts from various related fields (including custom design and installation) teach their tricks of the trade. CEDIA Expo is also an ideal place to check out some of the latest products that professionals and non-professionals alike may want to incorporate into their own home theater setting.

LogitechLogitech has unveiled a new flagship remote control that aims to be the perfect companion for managing a growing collection of home theater components. The Logitech Harmony 1000 ($499.99 MSRP) offers a bright 3.5-inch touch-sensitive screen with QVGA resolution (320-by-240 pixels) for displaying its colorful icon-based interface that simplifies often complex A/V component interactions into customizable activities such as “watch TV”, “watch a DVD”, or “listen to radio”. I had a chance to take the Harmony 1000 for a test drive and found its screen to be highly responsive and the lightweight remote’s rubberized backside provided ample non-slip grip as well as a solid feel. An included docking station replenishes the remote’s lithium ion battery, and Logitech claimed the Harmony 1000 will function for a week between charges. In addition to controlling practically any device that supports infrared control, the Harmony 1000 can communicate via RF with the optional Logitech Harmony Wireless Extender ($149.99 MSRP) to command infrared-compatible devices without requiring line-of-site—ideal for components that may be concealed in cabinets or otherwise inaccessible with infrared signals. The Logitech Harmony 1000 and the Wireless Extender will be available at the end of October. Continued…

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